Gabor Maté, a well-known doctor, looks at Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), which is commonly misunderstood, in "Scattered Minds." He does this via both scientific study and his own life. This innovative book gives Sri Lankan readers useful information about a sickness that affects many people but is still not very well known in South Asian societies. Maté questions the common belief that ADD is just a childhood problem. Instead, he shows that it is a complicated condition that lasts into adulthood and affects relationships, job advancement, and personal happiness.
Sri Lankans can relate to this book because it shows sympathy for people who have trouble paying attention at school or work. In a society that puts a lot of weight on academic and professional success, Maté's explanations of how ADD shows up and impacts daily life give people who have been struggling silently a sense of validation. His holistic approach, which takes into account both environmental and neurological issues, fits with Sri Lanka's growing interest in integrative approaches to health that respect both modern science and traditional knowledge.
Maté not only explains ADD, but he also gives useful tips on how to deal with the symptoms and recover self-esteem that has been hurt by years of being misunderstood. This book is an important tool for Sri Lankan families, teachers, and healthcare workers who want to make their schools and homes more welcoming and helpful for people with different cognitive types. The author talks a lot about how early childhood events affect how we pay attention. This is also a useful point of view for parenting in Sri Lanka today, as people are still trying to find a balance between traditional values and modern problems.
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"Attention Deficit Disorder is not a disorder of attention but a disorder of self-regulation, both in terms of behavior and in terms of managing emotional states and levels of motivation."
Reviews
This book was like seeing in a mirror for me because I've always had trouble focusing. Maté's kind explanation of ADD helped me understand myself better and given me useful methods for dealing with my scattered thoughts. Really life-changing.
About the Author
Gabor Maté is a Canadian doctor who was born in Hungary. He specializes in neurology, psychiatry, and psychology, with a focus on ADD, stress, and child development. Maté has a unique, compassionate, and holistic view of psychological disorders because he has ADD himself and has worked with many patients in his therapeutic practice.
Product Details
Author: Gabor Maté
Language: English
Binding: Paperback
